Burnside Heights vs Fraser Rise, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Burnside Heights | Fraser Rise |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.7/100 | 47.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.8/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.0 / 1k | 75.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 9 |
| Walkability | 21.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 39 | 77 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 43 |
| Population | 6,377 | 9,097 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBurnside Heights
- Best for familiesBurnside Heights
- Best for investmentFraser Rise
- Best for best schoolsBurnside Heights
Comparison summary
Burnside Heights and Fraser Rise offer different strengths across official suburb data. Burnside Heights leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Burnside Heights; Housing (desirability) favours Fraser Rise; Crime rate favours Burnside Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Burnside Heights, Families → Burnside Heights, Investment → Fraser Rise, Best schools → Burnside Heights.